Toronto scene veteran and Shadowy Man Don Pyle on his new memoir, grief and making a living
Don Pyle, a veteran of Toronto's music scene and drummer for Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, has released a new memoir titled 'Rough Description: Love Letters and Ghost Stories from a Life in Music.' The book explores his relationships with loved ones, many of whom have passed away, and reflects on the complexities of grief. Pyle's writing intertwines personal memories with his experiences in the music industry over five decades.
- ▪Don Pyle has been a prominent figure in Toronto's creative scenes for five decades.
- ▪His new memoir, set to be released on May 26, focuses on his relationships and experiences in music.
- ▪Pyle's writing emphasizes the complexities of grief and the gratitude he feels for those he has lost.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTo refer to Don Pyle as the drummer of the Toronto instrumental band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet would be a vast understatement, even though that gig granted him access to the Ramones, famed engineer Steve Albini and even the Kids in the Hall, for whom Shadowy Men served as house band. Open this photo in gallery:Don Pyle's new memoir is out May 26.Andrew Blair/SuppliedHe’s been a constant presence in Toronto’s creative scenes, performing, recording, photographing and generally making art for five decades.
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